The San Gabriel Bead Co. May 2014 Store Hours: Sunday 12-5pm | Monday closed | Tuesday & Wednesday 11am-7pm | Thursday 11am-9pm | Friday 11am-6pm | Saturday 10am-6pm phone (626) 447-7753 | fax (626) 447-7455 | www.beadcompany.com Knotting, Kumihimo & Macrame Intro to Kumihimo Braiding Melissa Rodarte Saturday, May 10 (10:30am-1:30pm) $35. Learn the ancient technique of kumihimo braiding. We will weave a slinky bracelet that will show off your favorite seed bead color with this mesmerizing and meditative style of bead weaving. All levels. Materials list. Macrame Basics Cathy Plume-Jones Saturday, May 17 (12-5pm) $45. While creating a fun bracelet, you'll be learning four basic macrame knots as well as how to incorporate beads while knotting. Materials list. Bead Knotting Christina Rizzo, GG Saturday, May 31 (10:30am-1:30pm) $35. Learn this simple yet versatile technique to create beautiful necklaces, bracelets and anklets. You will learn how to select the proper materials and get help with design ideas. Materials list. Intermediate Kumihimo Melissa Rodarte Saturday, May 24 (2:30-5:30pm) $35. If you have mastered the 8 strand warp and are ready for a new braiding challenge, then this is the class for you! Come try your hand at a 12 warp twist in this intermediate workshop. Intro to Kumihimo required. Materials list. Advanced Macrame Cathy Plume-Jones Thursday, May 29 (4-9pm) $45. This class will show how to use advanced knotting techniques to make beautiful bracelets and necklaces. Prerequisite: previous macrame experience. Materials list. Create an art-full life Color and Design Resin Pendant Cathy Plume-Jones Andrea Hammer Saturday, May 24 (10am-5pm) $65. Saturday, May 10 (2:30-3:30pm) $12. Design jewelry like a pro. Learn how to use color theory and principles of design: line, balance, symmetry and color to improve your designing skills. Materials list. Business Plans? Cathy Plume-Jones Saturday, May 10 (12-5pm) $40. Materials $5. Learn to make custom photo and collage pendants with resin in a bezel setting. You'll also learn tips and tricks for creating various other resin projects. Materials list. Finding Your Muse with Liz Smith Wednesday, May 7 (11am-3pm) $45. If you're ready to take your seed beading skills to the next level, this is the class for you. Liz will help you explore various seed beading stitches, playing Learn everything you need to know about with color, and working with design as you work on your own project. This is starting and running a successful jewelry a great place to learn how to begin to transform your ideas into your own business, including obtaining a business unique creations. Intermediate to Advanced. Prerequisite: familiarity license, record keeping, pricing, inventory and with at least two seed bead stitches. Materials list. marketing your creations. Month Long Semi-Precious Trunk Show May 1 - May 31 Beaders' Night Out Friday, May 2 (5-7pm) Registration begins Friday, April 18 Spring Staff Boutique May 2 - 4 There's more! Page two May 2014 The San Gabriel Bead Co. Store Hours: Sunday 12-5pm | Monday closed | Tuesday & Wednesday 11am-7pm | Thursday 11am-9pm | Friday 11am-6pm | Saturday 10am-6pm phone (626) 447-7753 | fax (626) 447-7455 | www.beadcompany.com Earring Basics Wire & Metal Christina Rizzo, GG Saturday, May 24 (10:30am-1:30pm) $35. This workshop will introduce you to the art of linking beads together with wire. We will start with simple dangles for your earrings and then move on to style variations such as using chain. Materials list. Rivet It! #2 Rivet It! #1 Cathy Plume-Jones Thursday, May 22 (6-9pm) $35. Cathy Plume-Jones Thursday, May 8 (6-9pm) $35. Make this beautiful pendant while learning how to make cold connections with rivets. Tabs will also be covered. Materials list. Wire Bird's Nest Review the tools of the trade while practicing the basic rivet. Then we'll learn how to make a tube rivet, a large gauge jumpring and how to fasten a bead to metal with a bead tab. Rivet It! #1 recommended, but not necessary. Materials list. Byzantine Chain Andrea Hammer Saturday, May 10 (1-2pm) $12. Christina Rizzo, GG Saturday, May 17 (10:30am-1:30pm) $35. Welcome in spring with this darling bird's nest. You'll learn how to use wire to create the nest and then embellish it with your choice of bead "eggs." Materials list. Using pre-manufactured jump rings, you'll learn to create this chain that features a dynamic pattern. You'll learn to seamlessly complete the chain so the bracelet will roll right onto your wrist. Materials list. Liz Smith Saturday, May 31 (10am-5pm) $65. We will cover a minimum of three totally different earring designs, and you'll learn to create the parts that will lead to many unexplored combinations reflecting your creativity and design preferences. Materials list. Crystal Mosaic Bracelet Melissa Rodarte Sunday, May 18 (12-5pm) $45. Featuring sturdy little Czech-mate two-hole beads, this bracelet is an intricate woven mosaic of luster and shine. Intermediate. Materials list. Bead Embroidery Liz Smith Friday, May 2 (11am-6pm) $65. Spend a day learning and exploring this very gratifying textile art form - it's like painting with beads. Wander your creative path as you follow your imagination using the beads you love. Materials list. Christina Rizzo, GG Saturday, May 3 (10:30am-1:30pm) $35. This basic and versatile linking technique permanently joins beads of your choice. You will learn to use the proper jeweler's tools in order to give your work a professional look. Materials list. Rivet It! #3 Cathy Plume-Jones Saturday, May 31 (12-4pm) $40. Create this beautiful bracelet while learning how to make a raised rivet and a moveable rivet. You'll also gain more experience with the tube rivet and the basic rivet technique. Prerequiaite: Rivet It #1 or Rivet It #2. Materials list. Workshop Information Payments must be made in full at time of registration. Our workshops are for ages 14 years and older. No guests or children may attend the workshop with you. Beadwork Earring Extravaganza Wire Linking Basics Vintage Luster Pendant Melissa Rodarte Saturday, May 10 (2:30-5:30pm) $35. Create a dimensional pendant where the luster of pearls and sparkle of crystals are delicately framed with seed bead petals. All levels. Materials list. La Senora Bracelet or Pendant Melissa Rodarte Saturday, May 24 (10:30am-1:30pm) $35. You will learn to weave this flowing tapestry of sparkling crystals and glowing pearls using the classic right angle weave stitch that is so versatile and unique. Intermediate: knowledge of RAW. Materials list. Transitions Nancy Compston Saturday, May 3 (10am-5pm) $65. This lovely embellished bracelet is the perfect accessory to welcome in spring. The soft organic design will be a stunning addition to any wardrobe. Intermediate. Materials list. No refunds will be issued unless we must cancel a workshop. Workshops are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. We will notify participants of a cancelled workshop the day before the workshop if not sooner and will issue a prompt refund or store credit. In order to issue a full store credit for a future workshop, we require at least two working days notice of your cancellation prior to the workshop. Any cancellations made after that will result in a half store credit for a future workshop. Upon registration, we will provide you with a materials list of items you will need to bring to the workshop. If some materials are provided, there will be a separate materials fee listed.